Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3 is the third title in the Top Spin series of video games. The game is being developed by PAM Development and published by 2K Sports for next-gen consoles and is scheduled for release on June 20th. The game will feature real-time weather effects, a selection of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It will also feature impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals. [1]
Wii version
A version for the Wii console will be released June 24, 2008, featuring motion controls, 10 venues, and multiple party games. The Wii version also features the 16 licensed players present on the Xbox 360 version. The graphics use the original engine from Top Spin 2's with a more stylized, cartoon-like presentation.
Features
Top Spin 3 incorporates various new features including:
- New gameplay controls: Intuitive controls, now incorporating the right thumbstick, allow for precise movements and shot variety providing gamers with an unprecedented tennis experience.
- Signature style: The world's best players are accurately depicted like never before with actual apparel, equipment and swing animations.
- Tennis legends: For the first time ever, play with or against legendary figures of the tennis world.
- 2K Sports online: Play against anyone, anywhere, anytime in up to four game modes including singles, doubles, quick-match, and a comprehensive world tour with live stat tracking.
- All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring Jamiroquai, Calvin Harris, Boys Like Girls, The Go! Team, Stone Roses, and Franz Ferdinand.
Xbox 360 will have an exclusive World Tour Mode.
Playable characters
Top Spin 3 will include 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals.[2]
Men:
James Blake, Roger Federer, Tommy Haas, Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal (PlayStation 3 Exclusive)[3], David Nalbandian, Andy Roddick, Mark Philippoussis.
Women:
Justine Henin, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Amelie Mauresmo, Maria Sharapova, Nicole Vaidisova, Caroline Wozniacki.
Classic legends:
Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, Monica Seles
Critical reception
- The Official Xbox Magazine awarded Top Spin 3 a 9/10 in the June issue.
- The Official Xbox Magazine (UK) awarded Top Spin 3 an 8/10 in the July issue.
- German website 4Players gave the game 64/100, citing awkward controls and a steep learning curve as the game's downfall.
- GamePro Germany rated the game 89/100 with the reviewer claiming excellent gameplay.The reviewer believed the gameplay, although having a steep learning curve, offers great depth and a more realistic simulation of tennis.
Options and settings
Top Spin 3 features 6 camera angles to choose from in each mode ranging from very close to very far. The default view can be selected from the main options menu. It also contains a selection of difficulties for the Career mode, ranging from Easy, to Normal, to Hard and Very hard. Music volume and sound effects can be customised within the main options menu.
Release history
Top Spin 3 was originally slated for an early 2008 release, between January and March, according to the developers. In March 2K Sports announced that the game would launch on May 23rd in Australia and Europe, with no US date scheduled. A week before the official launch the release date was delayed until the 23rd June for unspecified regions. Later in May the release dates were announced to be: 20th June (PAL regions, Europe and Australia) and the 24th June for North America. An unofficial delay until the 27th of June for Australia has been stated by multiple websites but has not been confirmed. The game was confirmed to have gone gold by the publisher, 2K Sports, on July 12th. Currently the game is in the post production and shipping phase of release.
References
- ^ Top Spin 3 bouncing onto PS3 and 360 at GameSpot
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (2008-02-27). "Top Spin 3 roster and screens: check out Boris Becker's rugged good looks". Destructoid. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
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